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    Arvind Krishna

    Chairman, President, and CEO at IInternational Business Machines Corp
    Board
    Since April 2020
    Age
    62 years
    Education
    Earned an undergraduate degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
    Tenure
    Joined IBM in 1990 and held various positions including leading the IBM Cloud and Cognitive Software business unit, serving as the director of the IBM Research division, and being promoted to CEO in April 2020 and Chairman in December 2020.

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    About

    Arvind Krishna was born in 1962 and has built a reputation as a transformative leader in the technology industry. His early academic pursuits in engineering laid the groundwork for a career marked by innovation and strategic vision, enabling him to make significant contributions to the fields of cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

    Over the years, he has been instrumental in revitalizing IBM’s operations through his involvement in groundbreaking initiatives such as the acquisition of Red Hat, which reshaped the company’s approach to hybrid cloud solutions. His leadership has been characterized by a series of successive roles that have steadily expanded his influence within IBM and the broader technological landscape.

    In addition to his central role at IBM, his expertise has been recognized through appointments to influential boards, including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Northrop Grumman Corporation. These engagements underscore the broad scope of his impact and highlight his commitment to driving forward changes in both the corporate and technological spheres.

    $IBM Performance Under Arvind Krishna

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    IBMLeader of IBM Cloud and Cognitive Software Business Unit2017–April 2020Principal architect of IBM’s acquisition of Red Hat
    IBMDirector of IBM Research2015–2020Led IBM's Research division focusing on innovation and technological advancements
    IBMGeneral Manager of IBM’s Systems and Technology GroupN/AOversaw IBM's development and manufacturing organization
    IBMBuilder and Leader of IBM’s Data-Related BusinessesN/APlayed a significant role in building and leading various data-related businesses

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Federal Reserve Bank of New York DirectorN/AActive position outside IBM
    Northrop Grumman Corporation DirectorN/AActive position outside IBM

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$1,500,000 AnnuallyBase salary paid in 2023
    IBM Contributions to Defined Contribution Plans$398,400 AnnuallyContributions to 401(k) and Excess Savings Plans
    Tax Reimbursements$43,561 AnnuallyReimbursements for business-related taxable expenses (family travel, local lodging, ground transportation)

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    No information available on performance compensation for 2023